Job Description

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall direction for plant in areas of profit, costs, service, performance and general leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant in areas such as safety, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
• Develop site budget within corporate guidelines and manage plant resources including assets, inventory, and materials, to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Communicate company philosophy and policies clearly to hourly and management personnel.
• Create a positive working environment for all employees, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treats every individual with respect.
• Provide leadership to the management team in setting plant goals and standards, then achieve them.
• Develop strong management team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools
• Monitor plant performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities in a timely fashion.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• To ensure adequate resources are available to support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Food Safety Management System.
• As the leader of the facility Management Team, designate an SQF Practitioner with appropriate responsibility and authority.
• Ensure that all staff members are informed of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure that job descriptions for those responsible for food safety are documented and include provision to cover for the absence of key personnel.
• Ensure that food safety fundamentals and safety plans are reviewed when changes are made which may affect food safety and quality.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, or related field

Minimum Experience

Food manufacturing experience- Essential

Experience with customer interaction- Essential

Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills- Essential

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

P & L Management- Essential

Objective Setting- Essential

Project Management- Essential

Contract Administration- Essential

Staff Management- Essential

Metric Development- Essential

Communication Skills- Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

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- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

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